Jerry LePre Empowerment Solutions
C.G.L. Enterprises, LLC
Edward V. Lepre C-SAPA, the co-founder of C.G.L. Enterprises, LLC, has presented various training sessions regarding Drug and Alcohol Detection for numerous Maritime and Oil companies. He has served as a consultant for Fortune 500 Companies. In 2011, Ed was nominated by the Jeffeson Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business Person of the Year for his positive impact on the community.
INTERNATIONAL DRUG DETECTION (IDD)
In addition to his activities with CGLE, Ed serves as President of International Drug Detection, LLC (IDD). He has more than 25 years of law enforcement and investigation experience. During his tenure of service as a police officer, Ed earned several awards and accommodations including being named as "Law Officer of the Year" in 1990. Since 1992, he has been in the drug free work industry and has earned the prestigious C-SAPA designation. In addition, Ed is a national award winning K-9 handler who has trained police patrol K-9s and narcotic drug detection K-9s. He and his experienced staff have conducted numerous searches onshore and offshore for many Fortune 500 Companies.
C.G.L. Enterprises, LLC
Jerry Direct: 504.251.4673
Ed Direct: 504.259.7701
JL@CGLEnterprises.com
Christopher Gerard LePre (Jerry)
Jerry LePre, the author of Smell the Popcorn and co-founder of C.G.L. Enterprises, LLC, is an innovator in organizational and success techniques. In recognition of his many achievements as a trainer, author, consultant, and leader, Jerry has received numerous awards including being named in "Who's Who of New Orleans" as a top insurance executive (1988). He also earned the "Key to the City" of the Big Easy for academic excellence. His inspiring message of financial freedom has been heard from coast-to-coast on several radio programs, including “Family Focus” and “Woman to Woman”.
A 21st century renaissance man, Jerry offers a melting pot of rich heart-warming stories spiced with just the right amount of humor. He has the unique ability to communicate effectively with all people; from receptionists to CEOs and from children to senior adults.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
During his time at Loyola, Jerry, a Jesuit honor graduate, worked with comedians Vance DeGeneres and Walt Williams (former head writer of Saturday Night Live and creator of Mr. Bill of SNL fame).
Later, he served as an Assistant Vice President of Sales/Marketing for the fastest growing HMO in the South, a Director of the largest HMO in Louisiana, the Compliance Officer of the first HMO in the Bayou State, and Risk Manager of an International Non-Profit. Jerry was also certified by the Louisiana Department of Insurance as an instructor for continuing education courses that he developed for the DOI.
Although most of his career was in the financial/insurance industry, as editor and managing editor of local newspapers, his team of reporters earned several Louisiana Press Association awards for investigative and feature writing. He currently serves as President of C.G.L. Enterprises, LLC and Vice President of Human Resources for International Drug Detection, LLC.
